DWJ Backpacker Hostel
No 1B, Jalan Dato' Seri Ahmad Said Greentown Utama, Ipoh 30450 Malaysia
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#19 of 53 small hotels in Ipoh
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DWJ Hotel is strategically located at Ipoh Town and our goal is always to provide our guests with far more than a tranquil place to rest, yet also contextual to Ipoh city lifestyle and affordable place to stay in either with friends or families. That is precisely why all of our rooms are gracefully appointed, with compact room's facilities and comfortable space.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Breakfast available
Taxi service
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Laundry service
Parking
Wifi
Vending machine
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Room features
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Telephone
Minibar
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Hair dryer
Iron
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Non-smoking rooms
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Centrally Located
Budget
Languages Spoken
English, Indonesian, Malay
Location
67Somewhat walkable
Grade: 67 out of 100
64Restaurantswithin 1 km
6Attractionswithin 1 km
No 1B, Jalan Dato' Seri Ahmad Said Greentown Utama, Ipoh 30450 Malaysia
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I study nearby, everytime my parents come to visit, this is where we'll be staying. I enjoyed staying here. Price was reasonable, friendly staff and most importantly very clean. At least my room was clean enough for me. No lift but not really a problem for me though. If you hate stairs, be sure to request a room on lower floor. Wi-fi was super fast, love it! For budget stay near Ipoh city, I highly recommended this hotel.
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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There was no lift but I want a hotel in city centre and this is the ONLY HOTEL with the CHEAPEST PRICE. Very convenient for my food hunting mission, easy access to public transportation, clean room and helpful staff. Overall, it was a good stay. Highly recommended!
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Date of stay: October 2019
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Room Tip: You can request rooms on lower level if you hate climbing up the stairs.
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Stayed there for 2 nights, not many guest at that time because my wifi was super fast. i was able to download few movies in an hour. Basic amenities were provided and Coway water filter just at the end of the hallway which was super convenient. The hotel was clean, my room was facing the other side so there was no window but for short stays, it's fine. I'll definitely come again because i just subscribed for members and got 10% discount for each stay.
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Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Travelled on business
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Room Tip: Request rooms on ground floor if you travel with older people because there is no lift.
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Response from dwjhotelipoh, Manager at DWJ Backpacker Hostel
Responded 18 Jul 2019
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to write us a feedback. We're glad that you enjoyed staying here. We had upgraded our Wi-Fi connection last year and we're happy to know that you satisfied with the Wi-Fi speed. Thank you for subscribing to our membership, hope to see you again.
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Room not so clean and there are some weird smell sometimes. Luckily stayed for only a short night. Anyhow the room rate is okay for the location. Close to Nasi Vanggey, just walking distance of you missed the day Yong Suan Nasi Ganja.
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Date of stay: November 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Dwj I, Public Relations Manager at DWJ Backpacker Hostel
Responded 19 Jan 2017
Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience staying at DWJ Hotel. We sincerely apologise if you didn't enjoy staying at DWJ Hotel due to the 'weird smell'. We will make sure that it won't happen again. We're glad to hear that you're satisfied with our room rate and location. Hope to see you again.
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This hotel has very basis amenities. The room is small with an equally small bathroom without shampoo or soap and with old bath towels. The hotel has no elevator and guests will need to walk up 1 or more flights of stairs. But it's location is quite strategic in greentown area with lots of food outlets.
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Date of stay: May 2016Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Dwj I, Public Relations Manager at DWJ Backpacker Hostel
Responded 19 Jan 2017
Thank you for taking the time to review our property. Feedback from all of our guests is vitally important to us and we always want guests' xpectations to be met upon arrival. Our bathrooms are indeed small, we sincerely apologise if you did not know this in advance. We've made major improvement in the quality of our towels and amenities. You can rest assured that your next stay will be much better. We hope we get the chance to welcoming you back to DWJ Hotel.
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Location was ok, staffs were friendly. However the room is dirty. There was a chair placed next to the bed. My mom sat on it and a while later her both legs were full of rashes and itchiness. They did not realize it was caused by the chair. Then at night my dad sat on it as well, same thing happened to his legs. No lift is in the building and the staircases we climbed up to 2nd floor was very narrow. Imagine carrying our luggages up, very inconvenient. Lastly the wifi password was provided, but the wifi never connect. Complaint for twice, they said "i will reset the modem later" Yet all of us still failed to connect.
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Date of stay: June 2016Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Dwj I, Assistant Manager at DWJ Backpacker Hostel
Responded 14 Jun 2016
Thank you for posting a review following your recent stay at the DWJ Hotel Ipoh. We apologize if we did not meet your expectations on this occasion. We have taken note on your comment regarding the technical and physical conditions of the hotel. Nonetheless, we are pleased to hear your kind words about our staff. Once again, thank you for your feedback.
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I have a one day course at Hopital Raja Permaisuri Bainun. I just walk there from hotel. Book single room without window. Friendly staff. Cheap price. Clean room, even got some stain over the wall but still acceptable. Flat tv 32" with HBO, free wifi, good water pressure. Basic amenities such as toothbrush and others. Iron provide at every floor outside the room. Worth for price
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Date of stay: May 2016Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Dwj I, Assistant Manager at DWJ Backpacker Hostel
Responded 14 Jun 2016
Thank you for your review. We are glad that you enjoyed your overall stay and were satisfied with the quality of service, as well as our great location. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future.
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Our family trip to ipoh ended with a lousy hotel. The bathroom door is broken, the floor is not clean, main door lock is not working properly and Internet WiFi is not working. We spend about RM200/nite for a budget hotel which is totally not worth it.
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Date of stay: May 2016Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Dwj I, Assistant Manager at DWJ Backpacker Hostel
Responded 14 Jun 2016
We do appreciate that you have taken the time to write a review about your recent experience at our hotel. As much as we value your patronage, we appreciate your observation and concern, be it on our facilities or service level. Your feedback regarding the WIFI and bathroom door have been noted and remedial works are currently underway. We apologize for all the inconveniences that these problems may have caused you. Finally, should you be making any future plan to visit Ipoh again, please let us know as we would like an opportunity to welcome you back and serve you better.
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A very clean and friendly place.Walking distance to food courts and shopping.The single room feels new and very clean , and staffs were very well informed and friendly.Good for family and solo travellers.
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Date of stay: March 2015Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip: first floor room is best.
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Response from DWJ Hotel I, Public Relations Manager at DWJ Backpacker Hostel
Responded 9 Mar 2016
Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing us. We are glad to hear that you had a wonderful stay. We hope we get the chance to see you again.
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We stayed over the Xmas and luckily, there is a supermarket just a five minute walk away, hence very convenient for getting Xmas goodies. Rooms are small, clean and efficient. Staff is friendly. Car park is aplenty.
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Date of stay: December 2015Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: Need to climb stairs up to the room so choose ground or low floor if climbing is an issue
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Response from DWJ Hotel I, Public Relations Manager at DWJ Backpacker Hostel
Responded 9 Mar 2016
Dear Guest, Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear that you had a pleasant stay. Your satisfaction is our top priority. Hope to see you again.
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LOCATION
MalaysiaPerakKinta DistrictIpoh
NUMBER OF ROOMS
18
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Frequently Asked Questions about DWJ Backpacker Hostel
Which popular attractions are close to DWJ Backpacker Hostel?
Nearby attractions include Tiny House Board Games Cafe (0.2 km), Ipoh Parade Shopping Centre (1.0 km), and K Box Karaoke (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at DWJ Backpacker Hostel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and laundry service.
Which room amenities are available at DWJ Backpacker Hostel?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at DWJ Backpacker Hostel?
Guests can enjoy breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at DWJ Backpacker Hostel?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to DWJ Backpacker Hostel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Yuk Sou Hin, Tiffin Restaurant, and Tandoor Grill.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at DWJ Backpacker Hostel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Indonesian, and Malay.
Are there any historical sites close to DWJ Backpacker Hostel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Gua Tambun Rock Art (5.5 km) and Tin Alley (2.0 km).